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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.83, 7,217.00 and 2,871.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.83, 7,217.00 and 2,871.82 is: 3,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.83 : 7,217.00 = 2,871.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.83/7,217.00 = 2,871.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.83x = 7,217.00 × 2,871.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.83x = 20,725,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725,930.37/5,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.02

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